Sweet Grilled Asian Pork Loin with Green Beans

Summer is the perfect time for grilling outside. And nothings is easier than this  tasty Grilled Asian Pork Loin recipe. Marinate the pork in a soy-ginger sauce, apply a sweet smoky rub then grill. Once it’s marinated, dinner can be on the table in 30!

What a fantastic long weekend I had visiting the other Cookin’ Mama in Georgia! I had never been to Marietta and was so impressed with the beautiful rolling hills, hardwood trees, ranches with horses and lovely neighborhoods.

Of course, seeing my daughter, husband and cute little grandson was the best of the best. And he was a trooper, hiking to the top of Kennesaw Mountain and back! We were rewarded with a great view of Atlanta, Stone Mountain and surrounding area. While there, I saw the DDP Yoga Performance Center, set to open later this year, dined at Ted’s Montana Grill, trying bison for the first time (which was tastier than beef and better for you too), walked and shopped at Marietta Square and just enjoyed hanging out with the fam!

Now, I’m back home and it’s time to get cookin’! I didn’t have a lot of time to think of what to fix for dinner last night so I picked up a pork loin on the way home. I thought of fixing my Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin Sheet Pan Dinner or Grilled Tex-Mex Pork but was really in the mood for Asian flavoring.

This Grilled Asian Pork Loin is so easy and takes just a few hours to marinate that I decided to go with it. You will be surprised at how the earthy taste of the soy sauce and the sweetness of the sugar rub go so well together. (Doesn’t it look like it’s going to be delicious?) Add that little bit of smokiness and you won’t find this hanging around for long!

I also added some green beans since they are in season now and they had a great special in the store. I used my roasted green bean recipe but put an Asian flavor spin on them by adding a soy-garlic chili sauce. It gave the beans a little kick of spice from the chili sauce and just a hint of sweetness from the honey. It turned out to be the perfect combo to go with the pork. Yum!

Slice the pork and serve on a platter surrounded by roasted green beans.

Hope you enjoy!

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SWEET ASIAN GRILLED PORK LOIN WITH ROASTED GREEN BEANS

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Marinate

3 hrs

Total Time

30 mins

 

Summer is the perfect time for grilling outside. And nothings is easier than this  tasty Grilled Asian Pork Loin recipe. Marinate the pork in a soy-ginger sauce, apply a sweet smoky rub then grill. Once it's marinated, dinner can be on the table in 30!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keywords: asian, dinner, green beans, grilled, pork, porkloin, recipe

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 385 kcal

Author: Linda Warren

Ingredients

Pork

• 2/3 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 4  garlic cloves,  minced
• 2 lbs. pork loins

Rub

• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon  ground chipotle
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Green Beans

• 2 lbs. fresh green beans
• 14 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 4 Tablespoons soy sauce (use Tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 teaspoons Asian sweet chili sauce
• 2 teaspoons honey

Directions

Pork Loin

1. In a large ziploc bag, mix soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Place pork loin(s) in bag and rotate to coat. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for 3 hours, turning halfway through.
2. Preheat grill to high heat.
3. Prepare rub by mixing all ingredients in small bowl. Remove pork from bag and discard marinade. Pat rub into pork so that it adheres to outside. Let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Place pork on preheated grill and sear for 5 minutes on both sides. Turn heat down to medium and let cook for another 10-15 minutes or until meat is cooked all the way through.

Green Beans (start when pork is removed from refrigerator)

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Place rinsed beans and garlic on 2 large cookie sheets with sides. Pour water and sesame oil over top.
3. Bake for 15 minutes. Scatter almonds over top and bake another 5 minutes.
4. Mix soy sauce, sweet chili sauce and honey together.
5. Remove beans from oven and place in bowl. Pour soy mixture over beans and stir well.

Nutrition Facts

SWEET ASIAN GRILLED PORK LOIN WITH ROASTED GREEN BEANS

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 98mg 33%

Sodium 2226mg 93%

Potassium 1100mg 31%

Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 12g

Protein 40g 80%

Vitamin A 26.8%

Vitamin C 25.8%

Calcium 11.6%

Iron 25.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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